New Delhi, November 13: Indian women’s hockey star and Olympian Lalremsiami Hmar scripted history on Friday as she received the prestigious Arjuna Award 2025, becoming the first sportsperson from Mizoram to receive the country’s national sporting honour.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the award on Lalremsiami at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports had announced her selection on August 18, 2026, among 17 sportspersons recognised for their outstanding achievements in sports.
Hailing from Kolasib, Mizoram, Lalremsiami has been an integral member of the Indian women’s hockey team since making her senior international debut in 2017.
One of the defining moments of her career came at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she was part of the Indian team that finished fourth, narrowly missing out on a historic medal.
Her impressive international career also includes a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, a bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and two Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2023 and 2024.
She has also represented India at multiple World Cups and other major international tournaments.
Lalremsiami’s achievement marks a historic milestone for Mizoram and adds another significant chapter to the growing sporting legacy of the Northeast.
